In our own home, we had a circa 1956 rca "orthophonic" (model shf-8) phonograph. it had a contemporary dark wood cabinet, and was supported by thin, tapered, metal legs that were fashionable in the decorative arts such as interior and furniture design (see photo).

In our own home, we had a circa 1956 rca "orthophonic" (model shf-8) phonograph. it had a contemporary dark wood cabinet, and was supported by thin, tapered, metal legs that were fashionable in the decorative arts such as interior and furniture design (see photo).

In our own home, we had a circa 1956 rca "orthophonic" (model shf-8) phonograph. it had a contemporary dark wood cabinet, and was supported by thin, tapered, metal legs that were fashionable in the decorative arts such as interior and furniture design (see photo).